World Happenings Briefly Told
The United States navy has eight blimps on hand or ordered. Sir Farquhar Buzzard 68 physician in ordinary to the King was injured in a car crash. Sir John Simon told the National Savings Association that the sky is the limit in British war expenditures. Rt Hon George Lansbury 1 former Labour leader and pacifist is dead. Finland sent Norway more than 500000 dollars since Germany’s invasion. Lord Woolton said Britain has wheat supplies enough and affordable for the poor. France held its annual Joan of Arc celebration. US naval experts think Germany cannot cripple the British fleet by air attack. Two Saskatchewan students were recommended for medical degrees at the University of Alberta Benjamin Goodman Saskatoon and Jacob Mandel Estevan.
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United States Navy
Farquhar Buzzard
John Simon
National Savings Association
George Lansbury
Labor Party
House of Commons
Finland
Russia
Norway
Lord Woolton
Britain
France
Joan of Arc
England
Orleans
United States
Germany
Saskatchewan
University of Alberta
Benjamin Goodman
Saskatoon
Jacob Mandel
Estevan
Scotland
Manchester Guardian
The
Guardian
Seizure of German Cargoes Reveals Vast Barrage of Goods
The Admiralty Marshal reports British seizure of German ships' cargoes since the war began. Items include sausage skins and egg yolks from China, marrow bones, sinews, horn pith, lizard and ostrich skins, and vast dried gut stock. Prices and uses span leather softening, gelatine, glue, shoes, and handbags. A note adds a TV frame rate detail.
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China
Argentina
Africa
Admiralty Marshal's Office
Britain
British Isles
London Times Chronicle
New Wirephoto Lens Aims to Sharpen Broadcast Images
The Associated Press unveils an electrical lens for wirephoto that improves dark areas and reveals texture in coats and crowds. Developed by James C. Barnes Alfred S. Gano and Charles W. Hubley under H. M. Biele, the device processes transmitted images for clearer reception in New York and other wirephoto newspapers.
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Associated Press
James Farley
Detroit
Associated Press Research Laboratory
James C. Barnes
Alfred S. Gano
Charles W. Hubley
H. M. Biele
New York
United States
Gardening Tips for Early Spring Planting and Lawn Care
The article advises starting annual flowers among tulips to hide dying foliage and using quick growing annuals to fill gaps. It recommends sowing vegetables in three intervals for succession, starting with peas lettuce radish spinach, then carrots beets onions potatoes, and finally beans corn tomatoes cabbage cauliflower. It also suggests buying started plants, checking a Canadian seed catalogue, soaking planted ground, and fertilizing. For lawns, it notes that thinning with weeds signals poor soil and that fertilizer or well rotted manure can restore color. well fed grass helps suppress weeds and requires periodic weeding when soil is moist.
Gallant Leader Odlum Heads Second Canadian Division
The Brockville Recorder and Times notes Major General Odlum, commander of the Second Canadian Division, as a noted gallant leader who does not smoke or drink and who earned fame in the Great War for substituting pea soup or coffee for rum rations. His reputation for leadership is anticipated to grow in this conflict.
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Odlum
Brockville
Queen’s Dudley House hat highlights wartime gifts
Flowers Were Real The Queen wore a spring hat in off-the-face style with brim up front during a Dudley House visit. A small bouquet on her lapel matched gifts from the United States sent for war-stricken Europe, reflecting a high-spirits moment amid hardship.
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Dudley House
United States
Europe
Census Chief Refutes Age Fraud Talk In Wichita
Homer B. Osborn, Wichita area census director, dismissed claims about women masking ages. A caller asserted her husband mis-stated her age as 70, but she insisted she is 83 and still does housework and many outside chores.
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Homer B. Osborn
Wichita
Kansas
Forester Says Mediterranean Timber Dwindling
A forestry professor warns that most Mediterranean nations have scant timber due to long history of poor conservation. He cites Greece and other former great powers as examples of neglectful forest management.
Granby Man Issues Private Copper Token in 1737
Granby resident John Higley of Connecticut minted a private copper coin titled the Granby token in the year 1737, reflecting colonial era token production and personal minting ventures.
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John Higley
Granby, Conn
Granby
Fashion pattern 4421 offers pockets and yoke bodice
Anne Adams Pattern 4421 showcases big pocketed frocks with belt attachment and toned flaps. The design features an all around yoke with deep gathers, options for a collar or squared neckline, and a contrasting flaring skirt. Available in misses and women sizes up to 42, fabric needs listed and order details provided.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Paris Wine Sample Pioneers Parade With Horns
French wine sellers in old Paris paraded the streets years ago blowing horns and handing out free samples from wooden buckets. They are seen as forerunners of today’s sample distributors.
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Paris
Young Actress Sits With Red Chief Lineage Offer
A young American actress claiming descent from Sitting Bull receives a mid film contract offer. The subject known as Sitting Pretty takes on a role linked to her heritage.
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Sitting Bull
Packaging and marriage trends weave through modern life
The piece surveys the surge of packaging redesigns from cellophane windows to easy pour bottles, notes that one in five marriages ends in divorce prompting university courses in marriage and family living, and highlights Newfoundland's 5 million airport project plus a futuristic wireless beacon. It also frames evolving health ideas from allergy to lifestyle shifts like exercycles and car ownership debates.
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Y.M.C.A
Y.W.C.A
Sunday School Lesson on True Prophecy and False Gods
Devotional reading centers on Jeremiah 23 26 29 and 30 32 with Ezra and Ezekiel references. It contrasts true prophecy with human dreams urging conversion over amusement, quoting Abingdon Commentary and Beza motto. It warns against false prophets who mislead Israel and silence Jehovah's word.
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Jeremiah
Ezekiel
Israel
Good Letter Writing Made Easy Offers Home Guidance
Home Service promotes a 32 page booklet with tips for natural friendly letter writing and correct English. It includes sample letters and vocabulary guidance and costs 15 cents plus lists other titles on dreams tennis form shorthand manners and gardening care.
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Bill
Home Service Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Man
Red Cross Shipments From Manitoba To Great Britain
The Manitoba Red Cross headquarters shipped 21 cases to Great Britain via Montreal on April 30. Contents include 282 bed jackets 240 dressing gowns 312 seamen stockings 1 804 wool socks 1 584 wool scarves. An average American hotel must have 70 percent occupancy just to break even.
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Manitoba
The
Red Cross
Great Britain
Montreal
Combating Tuberculosis During Wartime in Canada
Health League of Canada urges continued fight against tuberculosis as war increases spread risk. Emphasizes nutritious meals, fresh air, open windows, balanced exercise and rest, and a strong breakfast with milk cereal and possibly egg and fruit. Advises parental supervision of health habits and companions.
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Health League of Canada
Dominion
Empire
Suere
Readers urged to request full cancer articles set
An editorial note invites readers seeking the complete set of Dr McCullough cancer articles to write to The Health League of Canada at 105 Bond St Toronto Ont for access to the full compilations.
McKee Trophy Awarded to Major Seymour for 1939
Major M A Seymour of St Catharines Ontario president of the Canadian Flying Clubs Association receives the McKee trophy Canada’s top aviation honor for 1939. The defence department cites his leadership in elevating flying clubs to aid Canada and notes ongoing consultations with Air Chief Staff officers since the outbreak of war.
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M. A. Seymour
St. Catharines
Ont
Canadian Flying Clubs Association
McKee
Canada
National Defence Department
Department
Major Seymour
Flying Clubs of
Air Staff
G. M. Croil
R.C.A.F
Elm cane carved by Suffolk shepherd presented to Chamberlain
An elderly Suffolk shepherd gifted to Prime Minister Chamberlain a cane he carved with a pocket knife from elm branch. The note accompanies a broader census highlight noting pantomime work employs about twenty five thousand in England and another twenty thousand in related crafts.
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England
Suffolk
Chamberlain
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New York University
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Beza
W. M. Taylor
Home Service
DR. J. W. S. McCullough
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